
From socialist student to Trump proxy: the 25-year rise of Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez
Delcy Rodríguez, once a university activist in Venezuela’s socialist movement, has spent 25 years climbing the political ladder to become the country’s interim president. Observers note her shift from left‑wing roots to aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump’s interests. While opinions about her leadership differ, analysts agree she is poised to retain authority for the foreseeable future.